This is the first time the Greek government quantified its claims, which included seeking war reparations and a so-called occupation loan that Nazi Germany forced the Bank of Greece to make. Athens also demanded that Berlin return its stolen archaeological treasures.

Germany has rejected Athens’ demands, saying it settled the matter with a general compensation payment of 115 million deutschmarks in 1960. However, the issue continues to mar Greek-German relations and has gained more momentum amid Greece’s economic crisis and its government’s refusal to implement austerity measures.

It’s not likely to make the tense negotiations between Greece and the rest of Europe much easier — Greece is currently teetering on the edge of bankruptcy again. Though its European creditors have agreed to extend its bailout, Athens still hasn’t provided enough detail of its intended economic reforms to access the latest €7.2 billion tranche of aid.

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